Meowingtons

Meowingtons, also known as Professor Meowingtons, was a pet cat belonging to deadmau5. Accompanying Zimmerman throughout his career, Meowingtons gained recognition by frequently appearing in deadmau5 related media, becoming an iconic figure within the fandom.

History[]

Meowingtons was adopted by Zimmerman from the Toronto Humane Society in 2009.^[1] Shortly after his adoption, Meowingtons began to appear in livestreams, YouTube videos, albums, merchandise, and other media.

In 2010, Zimmerman mentioned he was working on an EP titled Songs For Meowingtons; however, the project never came through fruition.^[2] In 2011, the Meowingtons Hax Tour was named in honor of the cat.

In 2012, Meowingtons appeared on the cover art for > album title goes here <, as well as the singles "Professional Griefers", "Channel 42", and "Telemiscommunications". That same year, Zimmerman partnered with Sol Republic to create a line of headphones inspired by Meowingtons.

In 2019, it was revealed that Meowingtons was going to star in the abandoned animated project, Meowingtons & Mau5. In 2021, a remix of the track "When The Summer Dies" was named on behalf of Meowingtons.

In 2021, Zimmerman began developing a video game titled Meowingtons Simulator, streaming its creation on Twitch. He officially teased the game on his Instagram on 5 November 2022.^[3] The game was first uploaded to Steam on 7 November 2024, but its official release date had yet to be announced.^[4]

Trademark Dispute[]

In 2015, Zimmerman sought to register a trademark for the name Meowingtons. However, the application was denied due to a preexisting trademark held by an online retailer specializing in cat-themed merchandise, established in 2014. Zimmerman subsequently filed a petition to challenge the trademark, citing his prior usage of the name.

In 2017, Zimmerman was sued by the retailer for trademark infringement and unfair competition, with the owner asserting that the business’s name was not derived from Zimmerman’s cat. On 15 May, Zimmerman filed a countersuit against the owner, seeking to have her domain and website taken down.

The dispute was eventually settled in 2018.

Death[]

On 7 August 2023, Zimmerman announced on Instagram that, due to a medical issue, Meowingtons would need to be euthanized the following day. Meowingtons' passing occurred on 8 August, approximately at 3:30 PM EST.^[5] Further details were not disclosed. Notably, Meowingtons' death coincided with International Cat Day.

On 18 July 2024, Zimmerman shared a photo on Instagram indicating that he was in the process of having Meowingtons' skeleton mounted.^[6] On Reddit, he further explained that he had considered having Meowingtons taxidermied but ultimately decided against it due to the cat’s physical condition. Zimmerman also noted that the gesture was intended as a tribute to Meowingtons, as the cat frequently rested in Zimmerman’s living room, where he keeps taxidermied animals.^[7]

On 27 November, 2024, Zimmerman shared a photo on Instagram showing the completed mount of Meowingtons' skeleton. The skeleton is encased in a glass box and displayed in the center of his living room.^[8] Meowingtons was processed by the Toronto SkullStore's Cansu Tanpolat, and his skeleton was articulated by Tobias Boch.^[9]

Trivia[]

Meowingtons had several social media profiles, including a Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
- He also had a Onlyfans account for a brief period in 2021, making Meowingtons the first pet account in the platform's history.
Zimmerman named several songs after Meowingtons, though these tracks have not been officially released.
In addition to Meowingtons, Zimmerman owns three other cats: Miss Nyan Cat, Dizzy, and Dolly.
- Dizzy and Dolly were adopted shortly after Meowingtons' passing.
- He also previously owned cats named Noob, Kip, and Copycat.
Before Meowingtons was adopted, Zimmerman owned a cat named Charlie.^[10]